Pictures of the Week: June 26 to July 2, 2017

The United States adopting the Declaration of Independence 241 years ago resulted in our annual celebration of being an independent nation. Some celebrate by cooking, attending a baseball game, or watching the sky being decorated with patriotic pyrotechnics. Toledo has a long history of participating in this celebration by putting on a light show for the community. This photo was taken by Blade photographer Don Simmons on July 2, 1989. As Nancy Michoff, Colleen Regulski, and Thomas Regulski, from left, patiently waited on the fireworks they were greeted by rain. The trio used umbrellas to shield themselves. Earlier that day before the fireworks, officials weren’t confident the rain would stop in time. Rain and moist air would affect the firing devices, especially because the fireworks were coordinated with music. Some attendees brought family and friends, and others utilized the scenery to create the perfect date night. An estimated 200,000 people were in attendance that night. Currently, the city’s annual fireworks display, Red, White, KABOOM, is ignited over the Maumee River.

Claire Meikle, with Medical Students for Choice, chalks the sidewalk during a rally outside Capitol Care Network Wednesday, June 28, 2017, in Toledo. The Ohio Senate voted Wednesday to pass Senate Bill 145, criminalizing the most common method of abortion used during women’s second trimester of pregnancy, called dilation and evacuation. The bill will go before the Ohio House. It includes an exception for cases in which the mother’s life is in danger but does not exempt cases of rape and incest. Capitol Care Network is the only remaining abortion provider in Lucas County. Several dozen people turned out to protest for and against abortion rights.

Tom Melville, an American cricket player, teacher, and author, of Wisconsin, shows a group of kids how to bat the ball during a visit to Sauder Village on July 1, 2017. Sabastian Trammell, left, 10, of Paulding, tosses the ball to himself.

Stephanie Beckman, of Toledo, points to the speaker and then claps during a rally at Levis Square in Toledo on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. The demonstrators are calling on U.S. Sen. Rob Portman to oppose the Senate Republican's health care bill.

Hens shortstop Brendan Ryan is tagged out by Clippers second base player Josh Wilson on a steal attempt in the third inning. The Toledo Mud Hens lose to the Columbus Clippers in an AAA International League game in Toledo, Ohio on July 2, 2017.

Blade/Jetta Fraser

Fans wear ponchos and jackets during a rainy baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Columbus Clippers at Fifth Third Field on Friday, June 30, 2017.

Toledo Mud Hens 3rd base coach Basilio Cabrera fills out the lineup as heavy clouds roll over the field before the Hens play the Gwinnett Braves during their game at Fifth Third Field, Monday, June 26, 2017.

Blade/Andy Morrison

Jedd Bland, 4, Angola, Indiana, waits patiently to get his ball signed against before the Toledo Mud Hens play the Gwinnett Braves during their game at Fifth Third Field, Monday, June 26, 2017.

Toledo Mud Hens player JaCoby Jones (21) reacts after he can't make the catch at the wall as teammate Tyler Collins (3) is there to help out against the Gwinnett Braves during their game at Fifth Third Field, Monday, June 26, 2017.

Blade/Andy Morrison

Toledo Mud Hens third baseman Michael Almanzar sits in the dugout against the Gwinnett Braves during a baseball game Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at Fifth Third Field in Toledo, Ohio.

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Hens Efren Navarro, left, greets Michael Almanzar after Almanzar hits the game-winning single in the bottom of the ninth. JaCoby Jones, who reached on an error, scored the winning run. Navarro had been walked intentionally. The Toledo Mud Hens defeat the visiting Gwinett Braves 5-4 in an International League AAA baseball game in Toledo, Ohio on June 28, 2017.

Blade/Jetta Fraser

Toledo's Jason Krizan fields a ground ball during a baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Columbus Clippers at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on Saturday, July 1, 2017.

Blade/Kurt Steiss

Toledo Mud Hens relief pitcher Edward Mujica high fives Walleye mascot Cat Trick during a baseball game again the Gwinnett Braves Thursday, June 29, 2017, at Fifth Third Field in Toledo, Ohio.

Toledo Walleye captain Alden Hirschfeld demonstrates skating techniques for young hockey players during a development camp at Tam-O-Shanter Friday June 30, 2017 in Sylvania. He is among a group of Toledo players that host developmental camps and clinics during the summer months.